Planet Tierre

Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3

Luna:

“’Bye Shannon. See you tomorrow!”

She just smiled and walked on home.

I love you. Someday, I’ll be able to tell you how I feel. Someday, somehow. 

As I opened the door to our house, I was greeted by the ever-enthusiastic Aimee. “Luna, welcome home! I love you!” Aimee said while wrapping her arms around my neck. I closed my eyes and inhaled her scent. She smelled like fruits. I immediately opened my eyes.

Did I just sniff Luna?

“Luna, I missed you. You were gone for so long,” Aimee said, leading me inside the house after I took my shoes off.

“I missed you too,” I laughed, slumping down on the couch.

Aimee beamed. “Really?”

“Yes.”

“Can you prove it?”

“How?” when I turned to her, her face was already inches away from mine.

Is she going to kiss me?

“Let me kiss you...” she whispered.

Yup. She’s going to kiss me.

I closed my eyes and waited.

And waited.

And waited.

When I opened my eyes, she was already standing in front of me grinning like a Cheshire cat.

“I’m convinced,” She chuckled then leaned downward to swiftly kiss my cheek.

“But like I promised, I’ll never kiss you again unless you kiss me first,” Then she walked away. Embarrassed, I grabbed the nearest object, which turned out to be a throw pillow, and threw it at her.

It hit her head and fell down by her side. She turned back in shock, laughing after regaining her composure. “Luna... you are one violent person.”

Then, she grinned mischievously.

I know what’s coming now.

I stood up quickly and dashed towards my room, squealing all the way. I heard Aimee laughing as she chased me to my room. When I did reach my room, I tried to close my door but her leg was already in the way. I just ran into the other side of the bed.

“You’ll never catch me, you turtle!” I shouted.

“Oh really?”

We circled around and around the bed laughing until I got tired.

“Wait! Timeout! I’m tired!”

I said and stopped moving. She naturally took that opportunity to run towards me and wrap me in her arms.

“Wait! Aimee, you cheater! I said timeout, hey!” she giggled and flung me in the bed. In an instant she was on top of me, pinning my hands over my head.

“Who’s the turtle now?” she asked, panting. I can smell her breath. Berries and Mint. 

She tickled me mercilessly saying, “Even aliens know how to tickle Luna,” Then she laughed and didn’t stop until I was panting hard. I giggled and looked right into her eyes and literally got lost into those captivating emerald pools. I never noticed how pretty Aimee’s eye are. It’s like looking at real emerald gem with just a bit of gold in the edges.

Then those eyes hazed up a little. It was then that I noticed how lewd our position is. She was sitting on my stomach and her lips are just hovering from mine.

It took a few moments before she noticed it too and sat up.

“Don’t throw stuff at me next time. My head hurt a little from that one.”

I cleared my throat. “Yeah. Sorry.”

This feels awkward.

“What would you like to eat?” she asked.

“Umm... anything.”

“Okay. I’ll let Eve call you when it’s ready,” she said then walked out the door.

I just put my hand on my chest. Dammit! Stop beating so fast! 

Aimee:

Calm down, heart. It was just you two being playful. Nothing to get too excited about.

I almost lost it back there. If I didn’t have supertierran control, I could have violated her. Luna just messes up my system. I entered the kitchen and downed a glass of cold water.

Yeah. Cold is good.

Luna turns me on effortlessly. I shook my head and began preparing food that I got from a site from the Internet. I don’t know how to handle and prepare meat and I heard you can really get sick from eating under-cooked meat, so for now I only prepare vegetables and fruits.

Tierre has meat from animals. But we rarely consume them, opting for richness and taste of our crops instead. I first noticed that human vegetables don’t really have much of a taste to them. That is maybe why it’s so unappealing to the majority. But vegetables from the carbon-rich soil of Tierre have a certain flavorful and, dare I say, smoky undertones to them.

Eve entered the room.

“Mistress Aimee, an attempt to contact you has been made 3:45 this afternoon,” Eve conversed.

“Hmm. That’s odd. Who contacted me?”

“Your mother. Nadia.”

I paused. Then I turned my head immediately.

“What? Did she leave a message?”

“No Mistress. She said she’ll call back.”

Eve returned to the living room and I continued chopping up some tomatoes.

What could she want now?

“Aimee, is something wrong?” Luna said behind me.

I looked behind my shoulder. “Oh, you scared me there. No. Nothing’s wrong.”

“Are you sure? You look sad.”

“No, it’s nothing really. Are you hungry?” Luna smiled. At times when she’s not with me, I can still see her smiling. Her smile is just so radiant and beautiful.

“Yeah, I kinda am.”

“Good. Let’s watch some T.V while eating,” I said then carried our food to the coffee table while Luna turned the T.V on.

“You know, we have to buy a new T.V.,” I said as I took a bite.

“Mmm... Yeah? Why?” she said while chewing.

“You’re current T.V is so small. Our kids will crowd in front of that small T.V.,” I said seriously.

Luna’s eyes widened and she swallowed quickly. “Whoa, stop right there. What do you mean kids?”

“I decided to have five children with you.”

Luna’s jaw hit the ground.

“Oh Aimee. I really wish I could hit you in the head right now.” she mused.

“Really baby? That’s so sweet of you. How about giving me a kiss first? Right here,” I puckered my lips.

“How about a punch instead?” then she showed me her clenched fist.

“Okay, maybe not,” I laughed then turned to my own food.

“How about I buy you a car, Luna?” I voiced out.

“What? Don’t buy me things, Aimee. My allowance is not even half spent because you keep paying for everything,” she reasoned, frustrated.

“I’m just taking care of you. And I want what’s best for our first baby.”

“There you go again. Are you obsessed with having a kid or something?”

“Yes. But only if you are the mother,” I giggled.

“Yeah right. And if you ever find a bride, what are your plans? Are you going to take her back to your planet or something?”

“What are you talking about? You’re my bride.”

“I told you, Aimee. I don’t want to be your bride. I’m flattered that you like me, but I don’t think I can be with you that way.”

“I think I’ll take her back to my planet,” I butted in. Somehow, just imagining someone else as my bride just isn’t right. I know Luna and I are meant to be.

“If she doesn’t like it, then were going to stay here. It all depends on her,” I continued. “I’ll love her, cherish her, worship her, and give her everything she needs,” I turned to her and held her hand.

“I’ll do all that things to you,” I kissed her hand lovingly and continued to watch the T.V.

That night, I dreamed about Luna and I being a couple.

And then, we kissed.

I’m sure that because of that dream, I slept with a smile on my face.

Luna: 

If there is one moment in my life that I will never forget, this is it. I could just die happily right now. Right this very moment.

I felt Shannon pull me in closer.

Oh, I so love dance class.

“Hey, Luna, are you okay? You’re blood red.”

I felt my cheeks heat up more. “No, it’s nothing. I uh... am just a little tired.”

“Oh, okay.” Then, we fell into a comfortable silence.

“Umm... Shannon?” I looked up and saw those baby blue eyes looking down at me.

“Yes?”

I blushed again. “You’re stepping on my foot.”

She looked down and jumped away as I giggled. “Sorry about that. I’m a terrible dancer.”

We stepped closer towards each other again. She took hold of my hand and tried to twirl me just as our teacher instructed. To say that she failed is a huge understatement.

I tumbled towards her and she caught me in her arms. We just laughed at ourselves, drawing some odd looks from our classmates.

“See? I never should have taken dance class. I’m just embarrassing myself.” She said while looking down.

Oh she’s so cute!

“Noooo...” I said while placing my hands on her shoulder.

“Let’s just try again. Don’t mind them.”

“You know, you’re really a good dancer but you’re just wasted on me,” she whispered.

“Oh don’t say that. You’re not that bad. Plus you’re really cute too,” my mouth said without thinking. Oh s**t. She smiled down on me, amused.

“Oh really? Well, you’re cute too,” she replied.

The Instructor told us to do a last twirl before ending our lesson. And hey, Shannon actually got it right. Finally! I’m so proud of her.

“Hey Luna! Let’s go home together,” she said as she caught up on me.

“Okay. Did you get your homework done for physics?”

“Yeah, kind of. Let’s just say that I took care of it.”

We walked farther and farther until we reached a park.

“Hey Luna, let’s stop here for a while and watch the kids playing.”

I laughed softly. “You just want to ride the swing.”

“Yeah, that too. Come on!” then she held my hand and dragged me towards the swings.

Luckily, no one is riding them yet. For some minutes, we just sat there. Saying nothing. Just swinging back and forth and watching the children.

“Hey Luna, I got to go. My mom just texted me. See you tomorrow?”

“Oh, yeah, sure. Whatever you like.”

And then she left. Me, wishing that I should have just told her that I love her. Again.

Why did she have to leave so quickly?

Then, a bunch of kids distracted me with all their screaming. Aimee would sure like to be here. She loves kids.

I realized where my thoughts are heading again and silently cursed myself for it. I glanced at another direction and did a double take.

Is that girl Aimee? 

The girl played with some kids and talked to some parents before sitting down. I only saw a portion of her face but enough to figure out who it is. It is Aimee! She must have felt someone staring at her because she turned to my direction.

Her whole face literally lit up when she saw me.

Did I ever look like this when I see Shannon?

“Luna!” she shouted as she came over.

When she reached us, she wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me. As always. Aimee is really affectionate.

“Hey Luna! I missed you today.” I stepped back and blushed. Aimee noticed it and knitted her eyebrows together.

“What’s wrong?” I just shrugged my shoulder and smiled at her. She grinned back at me and took my hand in hers.

Together, we went home.

The Next Morning:

“Hey Aimee! I’m going to go to school now,” I paused at the door waiting for her to give me my lunch, but she just kissed me on my cheek.

“Okay. Take care.”

I raised my eyebrows but she just smiled mischievously at me. I know that look too well.

She has something planned. And it WILL involve me.

“Yeah,” I said, still in doubt.

But nonetheless, I went my usually merry way towards school.

As I walked in the hallway of our school, someone suddenly hugged me from behind.

“Aimee?” I said in surprise.

“Who’s Aimee?” Shannon asked me. My eyes widened in surprise as my heart started to beat harder and harder. My cheeks blushed.

“Umm... no one. She’s no one,” I smiled. Desperately trying to control my breathing that got seemingly heavier. She smiled too.

“Listen, I’m sorry that I left you yesterday. My mom is just... ugh!” she then rolled her eyes. How cute. I just can’t help but laugh.

“Why, what happened?” She took my arm and we walked towards our homeroom.

“Well, it turned out all our soda was gone. So mom was freaking out,” she then giggled. “And she ‘accused’ me of drinking all of it, so I had to go to the store and buy her some.”

The bell rang. And we’re still on the other side of the campus. We looked at each other and smiled in understanding.

She took my hand and we ran all the way to our room. We arrived panting and our breaths heaving like we just ran a 10-K marathon. 

Our teacher looked at us weirdly before telling us to go to our seats. As I was getting something from my bag, I heard Ms. Dawn say something. I wasn’t really listening because I was searching my bag for my lunch.

Maybe Aimee already put it here or something. The room was actually really quiet and only a few whispers could be heard.

I heard someone occupy the seat beside me and I looked up a bit and saw the best pair of legs ever. A little higher and I saw smooth thigh. My gaze went higher and higher...

Until I saw Aimee’s smiling face.

“Looking for something?” she said. My jaw dropped.

“What are you doing here?!” she chuckled and faced front.

“Well Luna,” Ms. Dawn said, “if you were only listening, you would’ve heard me say that Ms. Vernoia here transferred to our school,” she said sternly. I could only sit there and give Aimee dirty looks. After quite a while, the bell rang for lunch. After the whole morning, it turns out Aimee had the same classes as me. Which I expected, but also annoyed me. 

As I stood up, I expected Aimee to follow me, but she was trapped in a sea of teenagers who annoyingly kept asking her questions. I pushed through the growing mass and grabbed her hand. I heard several whines when I dragged her out of the room and into the greenhouse. Only then did I look at her.

She was smiling. Rather adorably.

“Surprise?”

I shook my head and sat her down on one bench. “What are you doing here?” I asked. She smiled and pulled out something from her own bag. Lunchboxes. I smiled despite myself.

“Let’s eat first okay?” I nodded. As we were eating, I noticed she was just staring at me. I naturally got conscious.

“What?” I asked. She grinned and shrugged her shoulder.

“You are beautiful,”she continued to eat like she just wasn’t aware of the effect she had on me. When we were finished, she held my hand and started talking nonstop.

“Aimee, what are you doing?” I asked. I still feel uncomfortable whenever she does that.

“Nothing. Can’t I hold my wife’s hand?” she said smiling. I started to correct her but I remembered she had not answered my question yet.

“What are you doing here, by the way?” I repeated.

“I came here to study, duh!” she laughed. I punched her shoulder slightly.

“Stop fooling around.”

She giggled one last time before turning serious. “Actually, I came here to be with you.” I looked at her suddenly. She just grinned and kissed the back of my hand. Just as the school bell rang.

“Let’s go to class,” she got up and left me sitting there. 

What a weird, weird girl.

But I decided that I like that weird girl.